Andrea Innocenti On Wednesday, October 14th, Italia 1's late-night program hosted the final episode of the show "Come ti leggo – Page à Vu ." A moment of intense curiosity ensued between the two prominent guests, Paolo Bonolis and Sonia Bruganelli : the discussion shifted to the Ten Commandments, morphed into a personal confession, and attracted the attention of thousands of viewers.
The interview, designed to have the protagonists discuss the books that influenced their lives, took an unexpected turn when the host had to answer a question about the commandment prohibiting adultery. Jokingly yet unsettlingly, Bonolis revealed that he had cheated on his wife , sparking a back-and-forth that blended irony, self-criticism, and a touch of provocation.
Bonolis's confession: a live admission
During the debate on the seventh commandment, Paolo Bonolis responded with "Hey, you're telling me!" to a statement by Sonia Bruganelli about infidelity. Bruganelli, who in previous interviews had already mentioned a fling during their marriage, retorted: "Look, you committed adultery!"
Bonolis, without any sign of embarrassment, continued: "Of course, how can you not do it? A breath of fresh air every now and then !" and concluded by proposing a modern version of the commandment: "Commit adultery with caution." The interaction demonstrated the still-living complicity between the two former spouses, despite their official separation after 21 years of marriage.
Bonolis's Biblical Analysis: Agnosticism and Differences Between Testaments
The conversation then shifted to the historical and spiritual value of the Bible, which Bruganelli described as "one of the most important, famous, and influential texts in human history." Bonolis openly declared himself agnostic, specifying that he doesn't presume to deny the existence of a "spiritual emperor," but that he believes the entire cultural construct to be "exaggeratedly dominant." He also emphasized the stark differences between the Old and New Testaments: "In the Old Testament, there is a bloodthirsty and terrifying deity, the Father. In the New Testament, at least, 'do not do to others what you would not want done to you,' already seems to me to be a much more concrete reinterpretation."
Audience data: the episode's television impact
Despite its provocative content, the episode recorded the best ratings of the show. On October 14, it attracted 310.000 viewers with a 5,3% share. Previous ratings were more modest: October 7, 192.000 (+2,9% share), September 30, 197.000 (+2,8% share), and September 23, 226.000 (+3,3% share). The increase of approximately 100.000 viewers compared to the average indicates that Bonolis's presence and personal revelation captured the audience's interest.
Comparison with other episodes
The four episodes broadcast in late evening showed progressive growth, but only the episode featuring Paolo Bonolis managed to surpass the 5% share threshold, marking the highest peak since its first broadcast. This data suggests that the combination of religious themes, personal confessions, and the dynamic between ex-spouses constitutes a particularly attractive format for Italian viewers.